Game 21 of the highly anticipated ODI World Cup 2023 is set to deliver a thrilling clash between cricket powerhouses India (IND) and New Zealand (NZ) at the iconic HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala on Sunday, October 22. Both teams have demonstrated exceptional form throughout the tournament and are eager to continue their winning momentum.
Remarkably, both India and New Zealand have triumphed in all four of their matches in this prestigious competition. This underlines the high stakes of this upcoming encounter. Led by the dynamic Rohit Sharma, Team India is poised to give their best, especially considering their impressive track record against the Black Caps in previous competitions. Get ready for an exhilarating match that promises edge-of-the-seat action and superb cricketing skills.
IND vs NZ Match Details:
| Match | India Vs New Zealand, ODI World Cup 2023, Match 21 |
| Venue | HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala |
| Date & Time | Sunday, October 22, 2:00 PM (IST) |
| Live Streaming Details | Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar app and website |
HPCA Dharamshala Stadium Pitch Report and Conditions:
The surface at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala is one that is preferable to the bowlers, especially the pacers. With ball movement early into the game, the powerplays could prove to be crucial for the bowling side. Opting to bowl first and chasing down the target could be a wise decision.
IND vs NZ Head-to-Head Record:
| Matches Played | 116 |
| India Won | 58 |
| New Zealand Won | 50 |
| Tie | 1 |
| N/R | 1 |
| First Played | 14th June, 1975 |
| Last Played | 24th Jan, 2023 |
IND vs NZ Probable Playing XI
India (IND):
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammad Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
New Zealand (NZ):
Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (c & wk), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult
Probable Best Performers:
Probable Best Batter: Virat Kohli (India)
Ace Indian batter Virat Kohli could be the best batter in the clash between India and New Zealand. Coming on the back of a sensational century against Bangladesh in his last game, Kohli will be fired up even more to take on the Black Caps, and it could be interesting to see how the side fares against one of the best batters in world cricket.
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Probable Best Bowler: Trent Boult (New Zealand)
Star pacer Trent Boult has always posed a problem for the Indian team whenever the Black Caps take on the Men in Blue. With 15 wickets in his last nine games, Boutl has been in superb form as of late, and the Indian team will look to be wary of his spell in Dharamshala.
